PM shares vision on country’s future development
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has visited the Thailand’s Future 2020 exhibition in Khon Kaen, where she shared her vision on the country’s future development through mega projects. The exhibition is being held at Anek Prasong Hall of Khon Kaen university, during October 25th-27th. During her speech, the Premier stressed on…
Gold jewellery imports from Thailand to India face 15% duty
Worried about India imposing further restrictions on the import of gold jewellery, Thailand has agreed to pay import taxes on gold and gold jewellery being shipped to India. An acrimonious situation had developed between the two countries over gold coming into India at concessional duties through Thailand under the bilateral…
Thai raw papaya ‘pounded’ salad called “Som Tum” in Thai… umm yum!
Green, healthy, crispy, crunchy, juicy, tangy, utmost delicious, and most of all oil-free! A delectable combination of sweet-sour-spicy tantalising your taste buds. Filling as well packed with energy giving peanuts(good source of monounsaturated fats)! Great healthy-cum-delicious alternative for dieters! In case you are looking for a more filling meal.. it…
The Supreme Patriarch and his Great Contribution to Buddhism
His Holiness Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara, the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand, has been contributing to the propagation of Buddhism in Thailand and abroad all through his long life in the saffron robe. In 1966, he inaugurated the Buddha Pradipa temple in London, the United Kingdom and observed Buddhism activity in the…
Fresh rice noodles with Fish Curry Sauce
Directions for Namya : 1. Skim the cream from the top of the coconut milk and heat. Or alternatively heat a few tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add red curry paste and fry until fragrant. 2. Add coconut milk, water and the rest of the ingredients except fish…
Legendary singer Manna Dey dies at 94 in Bangalore
Manna Dey, one of Indian cinema’s golden voices, died in a Bangalore hospital early this morning. He was 94. Mr Dey’s body has been taken to cultural centre Ravindra Kalakshetra for friends and fans to pay their last respects. He will be cremated later today. Mr Dey’s was taken to…
‘Ishq Actually’ launches hot Thai pop singer in Bollywood
After opening its arms to beauties in London, Brazil and US, Bollywood opens its arm for a Thai singer. She is pop singer Ann Mitchai, a popular face in her home country, Thailand, who makes her B-Town debut in producer Sunny Sharma’s ‘Ishq Actually’. Confirmed Sunny, “As the film is…
Ahmedabad to boast of Thai street market soon
If you have tired yourself from visiting the China market on Relief Road, then its time you thought about the new Thai street market that will soon come up near Subhash Bridge. The project is being developed by the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) on a public-private partnership (PPP)…
Thailand proposes to pay full duty on gold exports to India
Worried over the possibility of India imposing restrictions on import of gold jewellery, Thailand today mooted a proposal under which its exporter would forego the duty benefit under the Indo-Thailand FTA and pay full duty. The issue was discussed during the meeting of Commerce & Industry Minister Anand Sharma and…
India, Myanmar, Thailand trilateral highway may start soon
The proposed highway covering India, Myanmar and Thailand is expected to be operational soon, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said today. The highway will help in smoother and faster movement of goods between these regions. “We are presently working with the governments of Myanmar and Thailand to develop the…